So, I bought a new computer at the (ahem) Boxing Day Sales.

It's a Toshiba and I'd like some advice on

(a) heaving the (obligatory) Windows out of the system and

(b) installing the latest Ubuntu.

[I'm surprised at the reaction of some people on learning of my
intentions. Some regard me as a mindless iconoclast (don't mind that),
others give me a penny lecture on the superiority of Microsoft over
everything (do mind that).]

So:---

1) Have never considered the 64-bit version of Ubuntu. Are there any caveats?

2) There's a TV tuner in it (didn't ask for it, but it came anyhow). Will
wiping Windows and installing Ubuntu affect this?

3) Whilst trolling the Web, came across mention of a Toshset package,
installation of which causes all Toshiba-related Ubuntu problems to
evaporate. It's the result of someone reverse-engineering some Toshiba
interfaces. Has anyone heard of Toshset?

Any help etc.

William Bennett.
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